Belkin has unveiled a new line of USB and Firwire Hubs designed for the Mac mini. The Hubs are specifically engineered to stack on top of or below the Mac mini helping to save valuable desktop space. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire 6-Port Hub for Mac mini feature front ports that give easy access to USB devices such as thumb drives and the iPod shuffle. Both Hubs will begin shipping in North America on July 15, 2005.

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire 6-Port Hub for Mac mini (F5U507)
- Two FireWire ports and four USB 2.0 ports.
- Provides a low-profile, space-saving platform for stacking your Mac mini.
- single USB and a FireWire port are located on the front of the Hub.
- $49.95

I like the looks of it. Having ports on the front make me want to get one. Too bad it doesn't have the aluminum finish to match the mini._________________2.0 GHz MacBook
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I think most people only use front ports to sync up and don't leave things permanently connected to them. These companies realize the same thing and try to keep the front clean for the mass market. I think two is a pretty fair number as they have another 4 in the back.

Point taken. Maybe 2 firewire ports is asking too much, but I stand firm on the 4 USB

I think most people only use front ports to sync up and don't leave things permanently connected to them. These companies realize the same thing and try to keep the front clean for the mass market. I think two is a pretty fair number as they have another 4 in the back.

Point taken. Maybe 2 firewire ports is asking too much, but I stand firm on the 4 USB

This is a big problem on the mini, because the power the Mini supplies from the USB ports is not enough to power many peripherals. For example, I had to get a powered USB hub before it would spin up my "pocket" drive, and it doesn't provide enough power for the Macally Icecam.

And while the pictures show a power connector on the back in the article, A power supply is not listed as an option on Belkin's website.